Snorkel M2639J – specifications
Series: Snorkel Boom Lift
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The M2639J is a compact articulating boom lift from the Snorkel Boom Lift series, manufactured by Snorkel. The type designation M indicates electrically powered models primarily designed for use in indoor facilities and on smooth interior floors. The suffix J denotes the boom arm configuration, while the number specifies the working height in feet. As part of Snorkel's broad product range, which spans from mast lifts to large telescopic boom lifts, this model is positioned in the lower weight class of the series. The articulating boom design enables the machine to overcome obstacles and reach work positions that would be inaccessible with purely telescopic booms.
With a length of 2,800 mm and a width of 990 mm, the M2639J remains maneuverable for transport through narrow aisles. The empty weight of 2,672 kg, combined with solid, non-marking tires, ensures low ground pressure, thereby protecting sensitive indoor flooring. The platform measures 787.4 mm in length and 736.6 mm in width, providing space for two persons with a load capacity of 215 kg. The drive system utilizes four batteries with a total capacity of 375 Ah at a system voltage of 24 V. The maximum travel speed of 3.1 km/h is designed for safe maneuverability in close proximity, supported by a turning radius of 2,100 mm that allows for precise positioning in tight spaces.
Within the series, the M2639J ranks 24th out of 25 models in terms of empty weight. The next smaller model is the M2032J at 2,570 kg, while the next larger model, the AB38W, is significantly heavier at 3,370 kg. The empty weight range across the entire series spans from 2,570 kg to 18,978 kg. This classification indicates that the M2639J belongs to the lighter representatives of the series, making it suitable for applications where low self-weight and compact dimensions are prioritized, without compromising the platform's load capacity for typical maintenance tasks.
Snorkel boom lifts AB, TB, M and SP – from Elwood, Kansas: AB for articulating, TB for telescopic, the number as working height in feet, J for the jib, up to the TB126J, 2.6 to 19 t
Snorkel goes back to the fire service: in 1958 the Pitman company in Kansas built the first articulated-boom firefighting unit, which became known as the 'Snorkel', and from it grew the maker of aerial work platforms that today manufactures in Elwood, Kansas, and Vigo in Spain and has belonged to the Ahern group since 2013. The type logic of the boom lifts: AB stands for Articulating Boom, the articulated telescopic lift that reaches over obstacles, TB for Telescopic Boom, the straight boom with long reach, M for the compact electric articulating lifts for indoor use, SP for the mast lifts; the number gives the working height in feet – AB38 about 38 ft, TB60 60 ft, TB126J 126 ft, i.e. a good 40 m – J marks the jib at the boom end, RT and 4x4 the rough-terrain version with all-wheel drive, E and N electric drive and the narrow layout respectively, W the wide one.
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The register lists 27 versions with service weights from 2,570 to 18,978 kg, lengths from 930 to 8,900 mm and widths from 810 to 2,603 mm – the 810 mm wide M models drive through doors, the TB120 and TB126J are the lifts for shipyards, stadiums and industrial construction.
Boom lifts are the machines for work over obstacles – façades, hall roofs, bridge undersides – where scissor lifts cannot reach; Snorkel serves above all the rental market and is strong in North America and Britain.
On used lifts, operating hours, play in boom and slew-ring bearings, the condition of hydraulic cylinders and hoses, the function of tilt and load sensors and a valid periodic inspection, without which no lift may be operated, are what count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Snorkel Auslegerbühnen, Snorkel (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,800 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 990 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,672 kgcorrect |
| Platform length | 787.4 mmcorrect |
| Platform width | 736.6 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | solid/non markingcorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 3.1 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 2,100 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Platform capacity | 215 kgcorrect |
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Electrical data
| Battery capacity | 375 Ahcorrect |
|---|---|
| Number of batteries | 4correct |
Other data
| System voltage | 24 Vcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Snorkel M2639J weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,672 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Snorkel M2639J?
2,800 mm × 990 mm.
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